Mike_L

I love my electronic toys. Screw them. As soon as I saw their "Save The Manuals" campaign, I knew C&Ds writers had their heads up their asses. Who the hell buys a manual in the 21st century? Only ricers, writers and control freaks. Can't outshift a computer, why even bother trying.

snagitseven

You're right about the power mirrors with the 2014 Prestige - I missed that. However, there is no "active side assist" - Lane Assist, which actively attempts to keep the car in the lane, is not the same as Side Assist which is a passive blind spot alert. Lane assist is only included in the Driver Assist package. Side assist is included with Prestige.

Again, other than a couple of reported "instances" in the Forum, there is no reason to believe all Audis with the Pre sense Plus (of which brake guard is a component) are prone to activating unless there's an imminent danger of a collision with a followed vehicle. Just like with other isolated reports of this or that failure, until there's a series of reports, I'm not concerned.

Mike_L

I had that happen once. It grenaded the brakes, but there were no other cars around. Hasn't happened since.

in2dwww

I'm sure journalists only push optional extras that they can understand. C&D ddid't cite any specific reason why the DA package was not worthy, but pushed and expensive wood trim option... a bit of bias there if you ask me.

in2dwww

Are you saying you were brake checked by your own car?

Maverick61

Well based on the comments from people on this board, "solved" is a relative term. From the reports I have read here, while the notchiness and off center wandering went away with the update, in its place you gained light, loose steering that a lot of folks are not happy about. So I am not sure it really has been solved if you trade one issue for another

I myself passed on the Driver Assist. I did get the side assist but that was it. I guess I am like the C&D reviewers in I am a driving enthusiast and don't want the car doing it for me. I can count on one hand the number of times I have used cruise control over the last 15 years. 360 degree cameras seem gimmicky. Having the car break for me - scary. I want to drive it, not let it drive me. So yea, I see the merits in C&D's utter ruination comment if you enjoy driving a vehicle, especially a performance vehicle

snagitseven

Not really wanting to ressurect the whole steering update discussion again but my reply was to the poster who was considering buying a new A6 and was concerned about the past reported steering issues. I was pointing out that the wandering, notchiness (and the safety related, sudden lurching of the car reported by a few folks) were solved by the steering update. It's true that some are not happy with the change in regards to reduced steering effort. I, for one, have no problem with it and was glad to trade most of the constant wandering I was experiencing for what I discern as a bit of reduced effort in the Dynamic mode. In any case, the point to my post was anyone purchasing a 2014 at this point will already have the update applied and will not experience any of the potentially more serious issues of the past that I believe the potential new owner was referencing.

Mike_L

Yeah, pretty much. Must have been a glitch or something covering one of the sensors or cameras. Either that or there was a ghost in front of the car that it didn't want to hit.

Rush2112

Adaptive Cruise Control - Guess you're not that up on it, because it's not just for "highway" driving. I use it around town all the time because living in DC in rushhour traffic is a PITA. I set it for 65mph, and set my distance to minimal, and let the car do the negotiations. I never have to worry about rear-ending someone because the cars cruise controal and active breaking will save itself. To me this is the BEST feature of my Audi, and would buy it again.

gogo_vs

^^^This^^^

But I like said, not sure yet. trying to get more input from owners.